Wildlife Club

Our Wildlife Club is run in partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and gives people with dementia and a family carer the opportunity to explore nature in the beautiful setting of the trust's wetland at Lower Moor Farm near Cricklade. The reserve contains three lakes, woodland and ancient hedgerows.

Activities are planned by nature reserve staff and include walks, wildlife observation and nature-inspired craft, although people can also do their own thing if they would prefer to.

A typical morning involves:

refreshments on arrival in the visitors centre

an explanation of the week's topic, eg dragonflies

an outdoor activity, eg walk, visit to the hide, pond or search for plants or insects

a craft session related to the week's theme (indoors or out depending on the weather)

Creating art can be therapeutic in all stages of life and is particularly helpful for people living with dementia. Our two art groups support people to retain skills and are also suitable for those with no artistic experience.

Music for the Mind, (formerly Singing for the Brain) is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 11 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part.

Music for the Mind, (formerly Singing for the Brain) is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. We run 11 groups in Wiltshire - and you don't need to be a good singer to take part.